Pharmacy Technician Band 4

NHS; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Liverpool seeks a Pharmacy Technician for a full-time role. Responsibilities include providing patient care in pharmacy settings and participating in dispensary rotations. Ideal candidates will have a BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences and good communication skills. This is a fixed-term position with a salary of £27,485 to £30,162 per year, requiring current UK professional registration.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in hospital pharmacy.
• Experience in dispensary, prioritizing work.
• Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-focused pharmaceutical care.
• Participate in rotations in dispensary and controlled drug dispensing.

Skills

Good Communication

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Education

BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences

NVQ level 3

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a registered or soon-to-be registered Pharmacy Technician to join the department on a full-time basis, and be part of our well established, friendly Pharmacy team based at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital. You will also be supporting a number of teams within Pharmacy, including the dispensary and medicines management ward technicians. We’re looking for an excellent communicator with outstanding interpersonal and relationship building skills. You will need to be forward thinking and enthusiastic, with a commitment to continuing professional and department development. You\'ll get the opportunity to mature your dispensary and leadership skills, expand your clinical knowledge in cardiology and thoracic medicine and be supported throughout.

Band 4 Pharmacy Technicians participate in rotations in dispensary, controlled drug dispensing, ward drug safety checks and supporting the homecare technician in homecare prescription management.

Working pattern

The General working pattern is 37.5 hours per week over a 7 day period, with usual working hours 8:45am till 5pm Monday to Friday and that will include weekend and bank holiday working.

About us

As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision \'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation\'. We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine both in the hospital and out in the community. We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortic surgery. Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms. Please visit our website for more information. Please follow this link for a tour of our site.

Details

Date posted: 19 September 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 4

Salary: £27,485 to £30,162 a year Per annum (banding based on experience)

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 410-CLIN-7493248

Job location: Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, Thomas Lane, Liverpool, L14 3PE

Job responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY

To co-operate in the provision of patient focused pharmaceutical care with emphasis on the technical aspects of ordering, dispensing, issuing, distribution and stock control of medicines.

Band 4 Pharmacy Technicians participate in rotations in dispensary, controlled drug dispensing, ward drug safety checks and supporting the homecare technician in homecare prescription management.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

• Previous experience in hospital pharmacy
• Working in dispensary, prioritising work

Desirable

• Ward work experience (e.g. checking Patients Own Drugs)
• Experience of counselling patients on anticoagulant therapy and Amiodarone

Qualifications

• BTEC (Pharmaceutical Sciences) and NVQ level 3 or BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians Services

Desirable

• Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Skills & Abilities

• Good Communication and computer skills
• Able to organise time

Desirable

• Can demonstrate initiative

Values & Behaviours

• Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Project professional image
• Available to work on weekends and to participate in Bank Holiday working

Disclosures

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, Thomas Lane, Liverpool, L14 3PE

Employer website: Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital